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		<title>Randy Couture Seminar – November 20, 21, 22</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
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Where:  Xtreme Couture &#8211; 4055 West Sunset, Las Vegas, NV 89118

  

When:  3 Days: November 20, 21, 22

  

Cost:  $500.00 for Non XCMMA Members

  **** Does Not Include Lodging ******

Camp Size:  This camp has limited capacity. Only 40 spots available.
  Reserve your spot and don&#8217;t miss out on this Xtreme Camp.
Available Spots Left : 19

Age Requirement:   15 Years of [...]]]></description>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span><strong><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Arial;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://xtremecouture.tv/images/Xtreme_SEMINAR.jpg" alt="Xtreme Couture Seminar" width="522" height="207" /></span></strong></span></div>
<div><span><strong> </strong></span></div>
<div><span><strong>Where:</strong> </span> Xtreme Couture &#8211; <span id="lw_1257819722_0" style="cursor: hand; color: #000; border-bottom: #0066cc 1px dashed; background-color: #dceeff;">4055 West Sunset, Las Vegas, NV 89118</span></div>
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<div><span><span> </span></span> </div>
<div>
<div><span><strong>When:</strong> </span> 3 Days: <span id="lw_1257819722_1">November 20</span>, 21, 22</div>
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<div><span> </span> </div>
<div>
<div><span><strong>Cost:</strong>  </span>$500.00 for Non XCMMA Members<br />
<span><br />
  **** Does Not Include Lodging ******</span></div>
</div>
<p align="left"><span><strong>Camp Size:</strong> </span> This camp has limited capacity. <span>Only 40 spots available.</span><br />
<span>  </span>Reserve your spot and don&#8217;t miss out on this Xtreme Camp.</p>
<div><span><span>Available Spots Left :</span></span><span> 19</span></div>
<div>
<p align="left"><strong>Age Requirement:</strong>   15 Years of Age and Older</p>
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<div>
<div><span>  No Gi! Everyone is expected to bring (or buy here) fight shorts,<br />
  a cup, a mouthpiece, shinpads, boxing gloves, hand wraps and<br />
  MMA   gloves. </span></div>
</div>
<div>
<p align="left"><strong>TIMES:</strong><br />
  Friday November 20th &#8211; 7 pm &#8211; 9 pm</p>
<p>  Saturday November 21<span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;"> st</span>     </span> &#8211; 10 am &#8211; 3 pm (lunch from 12-1)</p>
<p>  Sunday November 22<span style="color: #0000ff;"> <span style="color: #000000;">nd</span> </span> &#8211; 10 am &#8211; 12 noon<br />
<span>  ** times subject to change</span> <span>**</span></p>
<p><span><span><span><strong>Instructors:</strong> <br />
</span></span></span><span>Randy &#8220;<span id="lw_1257819722_2">The Natural</span>&#8221; Couture plus other Top MMA Trainers.</span></p>
<p align="left"><span><span><strong>Seminar Focus:</strong></span></span></p>
<p align="left"><span><strong>  </strong></span>There will be 8 hours of instruction over 3 days focusing on<br />
  Jiu-Jitsu, <span id="lw_1257819722_3">Kickboxing</span>, Muay Thai and Wrestling as they apply to<br />
  MMA.</p>
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<p align="left"><span>  Randy will talk to the group about mental skills as well as an<br />
  autograph signing and <span id="lw_1257819722_4">photo session</span> on </span>Sunday to wrap up the<br />
<span>  </span>class.</p>
<p><span>  </span>All sessions will be followed by a Q&amp;A session.</p>
<p><span>  </span>The Xtreme Camp is open to people of all skill levels.</p>
<p align="left"><span><span><span><strong>Xtreme Bonus:</strong></span></span></span></p>
<div><span><span><span>  Everyone will receive a Xtreme Couture Hand Wraps,</span></span></span></div>
<div><span><span><span>  </span>camp notebook with drills and nutrition tips composed by Randy.</span></span></div>
<div><span><span><span><br />
</span></span></span><span><strong>Pre-Register:</strong></span></div>
<div><span>  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://xtremecouture.tv/Event_SignUp.asp" target="_blank"><span id="lw_1257819722_5">&gt;&gt; Click Here to Register</span></a> - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://xtremecouture.tv/Event_SignUp.asp" target="_blank"><span id="lw_1257819722_6">http://xtremecouture.tv/Event_SignUp.asp</span></a></span></div>
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<div><span><strong>Cancellation Policy:</strong></span></div>
<div><span><span>  </span>Due to the high demand of these camps all cancellation<br />
<span>  </span>requests must be at least 2 weeks prior to event. If you cancel<br />
<span>  </span>within the 2 week window you will be charged 50% of the camp<br />
<span>  </span>fee, less than a week notice will be charged 75% of the camp<br />
<span>  </span>fee, sorry no exceptions.</span><span><span> </span></span></div>
<div><span><span><br />
Note: ** Randy is fighting the prior week, if Randy is unable to train we will have another top MMA instructor leading the camp</span> <span>**</span></span></div>
<p><span>  </span>Campers can also participate in all our regular XCMMA classes<br />
<span>  </span>at no additional charge during your time here.</p>
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		<title>Rage In The Cage Event Calendar</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:40:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[MMA Calendar]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bad Blood #6]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Desert Quest Championship]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rage in the Cage 137]]></category>

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RITC 136 &#8211; Five Local Fighters
Saturday November 7, 2009
Yavapai County Fair Grounds
Prescott Valley, AZ
 
Doors Open: 5:30PM, Event: 7:30PM &#8211; 10:30PM
 
Tickets: Bleacher Seating $25, Floor Seating rows 3-13 $30, Cage Side Floor Seating rows 1-2 $50, Cage Side Private Tables ( seats 6 adults ), includes meal and 2 drinks $100 per person. 10 Private Tables [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="COLOR: black"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">RITC 136 &#8211; Five Local Fighters<br />
Saturday November 7, 2009<br />
Yavapai County Fair Grounds<br />
<span id="lw_1257616595_1" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand">Prescott Valley, AZ</span><br />
<span> </span><br />
Doors Open: 5:30PM, Event: 7:30PM &#8211; 10:30PM<br />
<span> </span><br />
Tickets: Bleacher Seating $25, Floor Seating rows 3-13 $30, Cage Side Floor Seating rows 1-2 $50, Cage Side Private Tables ( seats 6 adults ), includes meal and 2 drinks $100 per person. 10 Private Tables available.<br />
<span> </span><br />
Free Parking.<br />
<span> </span><br />
Visit </span><a rel="nofollow" href="https://yavapai-county-farm-agriculture-association.ticketleap.com/" target="_blank"><span style="COLOR: black"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">https://yavapai-county-farm-agriculture-association.ticketleap.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> to order tickets.<br />
<span> </span><br />
Visit </span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.yavapaidownsatpv.com/" target="_blank"><span style="COLOR: black"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">http://www.yavapaidownsatpv.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> to view seating chart.<br />
<span> </span><br />
<span id="lw_1257616595_2" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand">Rage in the Cage</span> travels to </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="COLOR: black">Prescott</span><span style="COLOR: black"> </span><span style="COLOR: black">Valley</span></span></span><span style="COLOR: black"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> on Nov 7th for RITC 136. This show will feature several local fighters and promises explosive action.<br />
<span> </span><br />
<span id="lw_1257616595_3" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand">Fight Card</span><br />
<span> </span><br />
Daniel Hampton ( 170 ) vs David Barnes ( 170 )<br />
Omur Cor ( 175 ) vs Estevan Payan ( 175 )<br />
Bill Burke ( 155 ) vs Graham Hookano ( 150 )<br />
Danny Hilton ( 155 ) vs James Fabbri ( 155 )<br />
Richard Frye ( 190 ) vs Dano Moore ( 185 )<br />
Francisco Navarro ( 200 ) vs Greg Nagy ( 105 )<br />
Josian Smith ( 185 ) vs Peter Hust ( 185 )<br />
<span> </span><br />
Ruben Gonzales ( 160 ) vs Josh Davidson ( 165 )<br />
Pat Donovan ( 150 ) vs Desmond Squires ( 155 )<br />
Adam Reickelsen ( 165 ) vs Bobby Pompa ( 165 )<br />
<span id="lw_1257616595_4" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand">Nicholas Baker</span> ( 150 ) vs Mario Montoya ( 150 )<br />
Robert Mendoza ( 140 ) vs Sam Shapiro ( 145 )<br />
John Moraga ( 135 ) vs Dustin Sanders ( 140 )<br />
Evan Morton ( 130 ) vs Aldo Escudero ( 130 )<br />
<span> </span><br />
<span id="lw_1257616595_5" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand">Fight card subject</span> to change.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: black"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Upcoming Events:</span></span></p>
<p>Bad Blood #6 &#8211; Muay Thai Bouts<br />
Friday November 20, 2009<br />
Buffalo Wild Wings (fiesta Mall) (480)-844-9464<br />
1130 W. Grove Ave, Mesa, AZ</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.badbloodaz.com/" target="_blank">www.badbloodaz.com</a></p>
<p>DESERT QUEST CHAMPIONSHIP</p>
<p>Arizona State Championship</p>
<p>Arizona Wrestling TAKEDOWN Championship</p>
<p>Oct Nov 21st, 2009 2009</p>
<p>Broadway Recreation Center</p>
<p>59 E. Broadway Rd, Mesa</p>
<p>Weight-Ins start at 9:00am / Tournament starts 12:00pm (Same day weight-Ins) <a title="http://www.desertquestchampionship.com/" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.desertquestchampionship.com/" target="_blank">www.desertquestchampionship.com</a></p>
<p>RITC 137<br />
Roop vs Dell RITC FW Title<br />
Desert Diamond Casino<br />
Saturday November 14, 2009<br />
Doors Open: 6PM , Fight Time: 7PM<br />
 <br />
Rage in the Cage tickets on sale at the Desert Diamond Box Office ( 520-393-2799 or 866-DDC-Wins ) and through TicketMaster ( 1-800-745-3000 ). Advanced tickets are $25, $40 and $100. $5 higher on fight day.<br />
 <br />
In the Main Event, UFC veteran and TUF 8 competitior George Roop takes on newly crowned RITC Featherweight Champion Matt Dell. Three years ago, in a non title fight, Roop defeated Dell by split decision.<br />
 <br />
In a featured match up, Tucson &#8217;s Steve Maultsby ( 5-1 ) takes on undefeated Doug Moore ( 6-0 ).<br />
 <br />
Amputee Matt Betzold, who won submission in RITC 135, is also scheduled to compete.<br />
 <br />
It will be a full fight card for this year-end RITC show at Desert Diamond Casino.<br />
 <br />
Fight Card:<br />
 <br />
George Roop ( 145 ) vs Matt Dell ( 145 ) RITC Featherweight Championship<br />
Ed West ( 135 ) vs TBA<br />
Steve Maultsby ( 155 ) vs Doug Moore ( 155 )<br />
Mike Barney ( 145 ) vs Julian &#8220;Montazuma&#8221; Samaniego ( 145 )<br />
Rudy Baez ( 175 ) vs Jeff Horlacher ( 175 )<br />
Hans Brinker ( 250 ) vs Joe Yager ( 235 )<br />
Manny Guarjardo ( 160 ) vs Nick Rhoads ( 160 )<br />
Matt Betzold ( 140 ) vs Mario Zabalza ( 145 )<br />
Dano Moore ( 185 ) vs Grant Hawkins ( 180 )<br />
Clifford Starks ( 200 ) vs Richard Forte ( 215 )<br />
Rudy Rios ( 195 ) vs Curtis Washington ( 195 )<br />
 <br />
Nick Marus ( 160 ) vs Darin Kelly ( 160 )<br />
Josh Davidson ( 170 ) vs Andres Acuna ( 175 )<br />
Ryan Jensen ( 170 ) vs Ismael Vasquez ( 165 )<br />
James Fabbri ( 155 ) vs Edwin Louis ( 155 )<br />
Jose Casillas ( 180 ) vs Andrew Perez ( 175 )<br />
Luis Romero ( 150 ) vs Ben Katshor ( 145 )<br />
Jaymes Schulte ( 160 ) vs Josh Montano ( 150<br />
Marco Sotelo ( 185 ) vs Justin Purcell ( 185 )<br />
Frankie Saenz ( 155 ) vs TBA<br />
Jesus Arevalo ( 135 ) vs Marc McClendon ( 130 )<br />
Jason Polk ( 155 ) vs Orion Cowell ( 160 )<br />
 <br />
Fight Card subject to change.</p>
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		<title>UFC 107 Fight Card Nearly Complete</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
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While the UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez event is a tick over a month away, the UFC is looking to possibly add asnother fight to the 10-bout card that is currently in place.
The only holdup is whether Paul Buentello will be a part of the fight card; the holdup is whether the organziation can find [...]]]></description>
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<p>While the UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez event is a tick over a month away, the UFC is looking to possibly add asnother fight to the 10-bout card that is currently in place.</p>
<p>The only holdup is whether Paul Buentello will be a part of the fight card; the holdup is whether the organziation can find a suitable opponent for Buentello as Todd Duffee pulled out of UFC 107 due to an undisclosed illness. With the Buentello situation in limbo, here is the tentative card for the event, scheduled to take place on December 12 from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN:</p>
<p><strong>Preliminary Bouts:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Kevin Burns vs. T.J. Grant</li>
<li>Rousimar Palhares vs. Lucio Linhares</li>
<li>Edgar Garcia vs. DaMarques Johnson</li>
<li>Ricardo Funch vs. Johny Hendricks</li>
<li>Shane Nelson vs. Matt Wiman</li>
<li>Alan Belcher vs. Wilson Gouveia</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Main Bouts:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Paul Buentello vs. TBA</li>
<li>Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce</li>
<li>Kenny Florian vs. Clay Guida</li>
<li>Cheick Kongo vs. Frank Mir</li>
<li>Diego Sanchez vs. BJ Penn</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Lesnar vs. Carwin Postponed</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
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Because of heavyweight Brock Lesnar suffering from an illness, it appears that the bout pitting challenger Shane Carwin against Lesnar is on hold &#8211; for right now.
On Carwin&#8217;s official blog, he had this to say about the development:
&#8220;Guys my manager Jason Genet just told me that UFC 108 is not happening. Brock has Mono and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Because of heavyweight Brock Lesnar suffering from an illness, it appears that <a href="http://www.fightline.com/news/mma/2009/1105/458710/shane-carwin/index.shtml" target="_blank">the bout pitting challenger Shane Carwin against Lesnar is on hold &#8211; for right now</a>.</p>
<p>On Carwin&#8217;s official blog, he had this to say about the development:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Guys my manager Jason Genet just told me that UFC 108 is not happening. Brock has Mono and what the UFC has told me is that I have earned the title shoot but I have to wait for the title holder.</p>
<p>&#8220;I hope Brock gets well soon. I highly suggest he get into a Max Muscle store because they have the best advice and supplements to support that advice. It really is the only way to make it through the grueling weather and training we live through.</p>
<p>&#8220;Here’s to spending some time with the family and eating as much as I can at Thanksgiving.</p></blockquote>
<p>For those of you who have suffered through a bout of mononucleosis, then you already know that the malady is stubborn as hell. Here is hoping that Lesnar recovers quickly and will be able to train in a short amount of time. A Lesnar-Carwin fight would bring big numbers to whichever UFC event that adds this bout. But Lesnar recovering his health is the most important thing right now.</p>
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		<title>Palaszewski, Pettis To Meet At WEC 45</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
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One fight removed from a fight at another MMA organization, lightweight Bart Palaszewski will return to the WEC to face Anthony Pettis at WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff, which is scheduled to take place on December 19 from The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV.
Palaszewski looks to get his first WEC [...]]]></description>
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<p>One fight removed from a fight at another MMA organization, lightweight Bart Palaszewski <a href="http://mmajunkie.com/news/16665/bart-palaszewski-vs-anthony-pettis-on-tap-for-wec-45-cerrone-vs-ratcliff-in-december.mma" target="_blank">will return to the WEC to face Anthony Pettis at WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff</a>, which is scheduled to take place on December 19 from The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV.</p>
<p>Palaszewski looks to get his first WEC win sicne a December 2008 TKO victory over Alex Karalexis; he has since dropped consecutive bouts to WEC fighters Anthony Njokuani and Ricardo Lamas. His most recent win came over Tyler Combs in an XFO event  earlier this month.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Pettis looks to build on his budding WEC career as he earned a victory in his WEC debut at WEC 41; he had been scheduled to fight Rob McCullough at WEC 44 in November, but an injury sidelined him. With this imminent signing, WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff looks like this:</p>
<li>Donald Cerrone vs. Ed Ratcliff</li>
<li>Chris Horodecki vs. Anthony Njokuani</li>
<li>Joseph Benavidez vs. Rani Yahya</li>
<li>Takeya Mizugaki vs. TBA<em><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">*</span></em></li>
<li>Bart Palaszewski vs. Anthony Pettis<em><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">*</span></em></li>
<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Bout yet to be announced.</span></p>
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		<title>Coker: Carano To Be Back Summer 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
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Ever since Gina Carano was soundly defeated by Cris Cyborg during a Strikeforce event back in August, very little has come from her camp. But according to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, he doesn&#8217;t expect to see her back in the cage until mid-2010.
During Fanhouse MMA&#8217;s version of The MMA Hour, Coker stated that Carano isn&#8217;t in [...]]]></description>
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<p>Ever since Gina Carano was soundly defeated by Cris Cyborg during a Strikeforce event back in August, very little has come from her camp. But according to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, <a href="http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/scott-coker-gina-carano-expected-back-summertime-2010/" target="_blank">he doesn&#8217;t expect to see her back in the cage until mid-2010</a>.</p>
<p>During Fanhouse MMA&#8217;s version of <a href="http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/the-mma-hour-dan-hardy-on-ufc-105-scott-coker-talks-strikeforc/" target="_blank">The MMA Hour</a>, Coker stated that Carano isn&#8217;t in Strikeforce&#8217;s immediate plans, adding:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s pretty clear that we won&#8217;t see her until second quarter of next year, and probably late second quarter. Probably towards the summertime. That&#8217;s when we&#8217;re expecting her back.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Curently, Carano is involved in a film put put by Steven Soderbergh titled, &#8220;Knockout&#8221;; filming will commence around early 2010. Regardless of when she returns, Carano expects to be in the title mix as the division she is in (145-lb) has been amped up.</p>
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		<title>Lashley To Juggle Strikeforce, Pro Wrestling?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
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This should be interesting should heavyweight Bobby Lashley decide to ink a deal with Strikeforce and work the pro wrestling circuit.
Hats off to Sherdog for the video.
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<p>This should be interesting should heavyweight Bobby Lashley decide to ink a deal with Strikeforce <strong>and</strong> work the pro wrestling circuit.</p>
<p>Hats off to <a href="http://www.sherdog.com">Sherdog</a> for the video.</p>
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		<title>Preview Of WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
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Don&#8217;t miss the action as WEC® featherweight champion Mike Brown takes top-ranked contender Jose Aldo Wednesday, Nov. 18 from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV.
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<p>Don&#8217;t miss the action as WEC® featherweight champion Mike Brown takes top-ranked contender Jose Aldo Wednesday, Nov. 18 from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV.</p>
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		<title>WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo Fight Card Set</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
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The WEC recently released the roster for their event, WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo, which is set to take place on November 18 from The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas, NV; the card will start at 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific.
Below is the final fight card for WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo:
Preliminary Bouts:

Frank [...]]]></description>
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<p>The WEC recently released the roster for their event, WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo, which is set to take place on November 18 from The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas, NV; the card will start at 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific.</p>
<p>Below is the final fight card for WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo:</p>
<p><strong>Preliminary Bouts</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Frank Gomez vs. Seth Dikun</li>
<li>James Krause vs. Ricardo Lamas</li>
<li>Kenji Osawa vs. Antonio Banuelos</li>
<li>L.C. Davis vs. Diego Nunes</li>
<li>Alex Karalexis vs. Kamal Shalorus</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Main Bouts</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Danny Castillo vs. Shane Roller</li>
<li>Rob McCullough vs. Karen Darabedyan</li>
<li>Manny Gamburyan vs. Leonard Garcia</li>
<li>Jose Aldo vs. Mike Brown</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Curran To Get New Opponent At November Strikeforce Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Rhodes</dc:creator>
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Because the original opponent of the bout involving Jeff Curran, Sam Thao, was not approved by the Illinois Athletic Commission, a new opponent had to be found on rather short notice for the fight scheduled to take place at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers. The vent is scheduled to take place on November 7 at the [...]]]></description>
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<p>Because the original opponent of the bout involving Jeff Curran, Sam Thao, was not approved by the Illinois Athletic Commission, a new opponent had to be found on rather short notice for the fight scheduled to take place at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers. The vent is scheduled to take place on November 7 at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, IL. Curran&#8217;s new opponent will now be Dustin Neace.</p>
<p>Curran signed with Strikeforce this month following his release from WEC after suffering four consecutive losses; following this bout, Curran will take on Tomohiko Hori at an XFO event on December 5.</p>
<p>Neace&#8217;s most recent bout was on August 29 in Austin, TX as he suffered a TKO loss to Nick Gonzalez. With this slight change in the event, Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers now looks like this:</p>
<p><strong>CBS Bouts</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers</li>
<li>Jake Shields vs. Jason &#8220;Mayhem&#8221; Miller</li>
<li>Gegard Mousasi vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou</li>
<li>Fabricio Werdum vs. Antonio Silva</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preliminary Bouts:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Mark Miller vs. Deray Davis</li>
<li>Christian Uflacker vs. Jonatas Novaes</li>
<li>Shamar Bailey vs. John Kolosci</li>
<li>Louis Taylor vs. Nate Moore</li>
<li>Jeff Curran vs. Dustin Neace</li>
</ul>
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